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Author's Note: Hello, everyone! Here's a new one-shot just for you. I was suppposed to upload a new one last week, but, besides having a hectic week,, I thought I'd just put here my Valentine's Day one-shot. Now, it is not Valentine-themed, but it's very cheesy. Now, this was a suggestion from Honeysama, I hope it meets your expectations. I hope you all enjoy it and see you soon!

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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Majikoi (True Love)

Summary: In which Raku realizes who he truly loves.

Warning: Spoilers if you are not up-to-day with the manga

"The course of true love never did run smooth." A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1, scene 1.

Since he figured out he loved Chitoge in such an uneventful way, Raku thought that when he decided which girl he truly loved it would be different. Perhaps one of them would move away, or start dating another guy, worst case scenario her life would be in danger and that would be when Ichijou Raku's fickle heart would understand which one is his true love. But, of course it didn't happen that way.

It had been a normal day at school, and as so, it had ended the same way, or so Raku had thought. He had been putting his shoes inside his locker when he happened to overhear a conversation Chitoge and Onodera were having. He hadn't been paying attention though, he had been transfixed at how beautiful both girls looked talking animatedly. They were beautiful, smart, kind, and simply amazing. They both could do so much better than him. That very thought depressed him, but he heard something that made him perk up immediately. Chitoge and Onodera started laughing, but it was Chitoge's laugh which had transfixed him.

Sure, he had heard her laugh countless of times before, and in different ways. So far, Raku had heard Chitoge giggle, snicker, chuckle, cackle, and laugh so hard tears had fallen down her face and she had had to clutch her belly. This time, however, it had been much different, and not because he had noticed she looked beautiful when she laughed ─she was beautiful even when she was making awkward faces, a fact he knew more than anyone─ but because a single thought had crossed his mind in that exact moment. I'd give anything to keep her laughing and smiling every day of her life. He stopped in his tracks and he blushed, hard. It suddenly made sense to him. It was Chitoge whom he wanted to make happy. It was Chitoge whom he always helped, sometimes even going out of his way to do so. To put it simply, it was Chitoge whom he truly loved, and the girl he wanted to date.

It was then that the world stopped moving for Raku, and started moving all over again with a new found purpose. It was then, also, when Chitoge noticed he was there, and addressed him.

"Hey Raku, do you wanna go play videogames at my house today?"

The very sound of her voice did funny things to him, and all he wanted to do was kiss the living daylights out of her, but he couldn't do that. In fact, what he should be doing is going back to his place and call Shuu for advice. Yeah, that sounded like a plan.

"I-I'm sorry Honey, but I need to do my homework, I've been procrastinating all week! Hehe." He scratched his head, cursing himself internally for stuttering.

"Oh, that's bad." She simply said, staring at him. Good God, he was acting too awkward and was even blushing!

"Yeah, it's bad. Well, I gotta go. Bye!" And with that, he bolted out of the room, missing the way Chitoge and Onodera were looking at him.

Once he arrived safely at home, he immediately called Shuu.

"Yo, Raku, what's up?" His best friend greeted him, sounding cheerfully.

"I need your help." Raku went straight to the point.

"Is that so? About what?" Shuu asked, curiously.

"I figured out that the girl I love most is Chitoge." He blurted.

The other line was silent for a while until Shuu spoke again.

"See you in ten at our usual place." With that, he hung up.

They were at their usual spot, the river bank. They had discovered that was a good place to talk during their middle school days, and ever since it had been their go-to place to discuss their problems. It was a safe place, in which only Raku and Shuu existed. There secrets were told, and promises were made without anyone listening. It was there where Raku told his best friend about what he had discovered that day.

"So that's how it happened." Raku finished retelling his story. "What do you think?"

"Can I be honest with you?" Shuu said seriously.

"Of course you can."

"I've always known that Kirisaki-san's the one you truly love." Shuu said, making his friend gasp.

"What do you mean by 'always'?"

"It has been some time since I connected the dots. Like a year ago, if not even longer than that, I realized you were falling in love with Kirisaki-san, even though you hadn't realized it yet. And when you told me you loved Onodera-san as well as Kirisaki-san, but that you wanted to think which one you wanted to be with, I knew right away that you were going to choose Kirisaki-san."

It was an understatement to say Raku was surprised, he was beyond amazed. He had always been sure that Shuu was one of the few people who knew him completely, but to think that Shuu could even read his feelings better than himself was both amazing and a bit sad.

"I'm that easy to read, huh?" Raku said dejectedly.

"I don't think everyone has realized it, but it's obvious to me, since I've known you for a long time. Besides, you're always talking about Kirisaki-san and getting worried about her. It's kinda adorable how much she means to you." Hearing those words made Raku turn pink.

"Well, what am I going to do now?" Raku asked.

"Confess, of course!"

"Like, right away?"

"What are you waiting for?" Shuu asked when he saw Raku's panicked expression. "I thought you wanted to be her boyfriend?"

The boy scratched his neck. "It's not that I don't want to tell her my feelings, but I have to think about hers too. She likes someone else, y'know?"

"Have you ever thought that the person she likes might be you?" Shuu said, trying to push his best friend in the right direction.

Raku nodded, thinking about Chitoge's description of the guy she likes. It seemed like she was describing him, but maybe that was just wistful thinking. "I have… but what are the chances she actually likes me, let alone loves me?"

"Let me tell you something, there is no other guy Kirisaki-san is close too. Along Seishirou-chan and Onodera-san, you're one of her close friends, if not the closest. If you fell in love with her, it seems logical to think she'd fall in love with you too, don't you think?"

Raku wished that was the truth. He had always been afraid of not having returned his feelings, that was one of the reasons why he never confessed to Onodera, but he realized he had to be brave. Their fake relationship would soon end, and he didn't want to lose Chitoge. He was going to bargain everything to confess his feelings. It was the only way to know for sure how she feels about it.

"I will confess to her." Raku proclaimed, more to himself than to his companion.

"Yeah, you go, Raku!" Shuu exclaimed, happy to see his friend so decided, and knowing his feelings would be returned.

"Thanks for the pep talk, Shuu."

"No prob. I know you'd do the same for me."

Both smiled and high fived each other.

"So now, let me tell you, you have great taste in women. Kirisaki-san is babe!"

"Shuu!"

Though he had told Shuu he would confess to Chitoge, it was easier said than done. He wanted to, of course, but he hadn't found the right time to do it. Besides, he was so nervous he had started acting awkward yet again around Chitoge. Raku was sure that everyone in his classroom had noticed his behavior. Chitoge would be next, she couldn't be that oblivious. He prayed she didn't notice until he got the nerve to confess.

But, as always, his prayers weren't answered. Once they were alone taking care of the school's animals as was their duty, Chitoge started questioning him about his weird behavior.

"Nee, Raku?"

"Ye-yeah?" He stuttered. He really needed to stop that habit.

"What's up with you?" She asked, sounding concerned.

"What?" He tried to play dumb, though he knew he wasn't doing a good job about it.

"You! Your behavior! You've been acting weird this whole week and I was wondering if something had happened to you. Are you alright?" Chitoge said, turning to look at him. Raku was touched that she was concerned about him. This proved she actually cared about him.

This is now or never. Raku thought, deciding in the spur of the moment it was time to confess. "Well, you see, etto, I like a girl!" He blurted out, surprising Chitoge who whispered "Eh?"

"What, when did this happen?" She exclaimed.

"Well, I came to terms with my feelings recently, so that's why I've been acting weird." He explained.

"Oh. But then… that would mean she's in our class or at least in our school, right?" She asked, suddenly looking hopeful. That made Raku glad.

"Yeah, she's in our class." He blushed when he saw Chitoge blushing.

"So, can I ask how is she like?"

"Well… she's beautiful, there's no doubt about it, but she's also very smart, and kind, and funny. She makes me smile when I'm feeling down. She always has my back, and, even though sometimes she acts like she doesn't care, I know she actually does. In short, she's my best friend." He said, hoping Chitoge took the hint.

But by the dejected look she had, Raku quickly realized she hadn't. "She sounds amazing, no wonder you look so smitten. So… are you planning to confess soon?" She tried to sound happy, yet Raku knew it was fake. His heart started beating faster.

"Yeah…"

"Oh…so, can I ask who is she?" Chitoge thought about all the girls in her class, wondering who had stole Raku's heart. Maybe it's Kosaki-chan, she looks like his type.

Raku couldn't take it anymore, he had to tell her. "It's you."

The wind blew around them, as they stared at each other.

Chitoge soon turned bright red. "What?"

Raku stepped forward and grabbed Chitoge's hands. "I like you… No, that's not right, I love you, Chitoge!" He confessed, taking in all the expressions she was making, from surprise, to disbelief, to happiness. "I didn't always know it, but now I'm sure, I'm in love with you, and I want to be your boyfriend for real this time. So, what do you say, do you want to be my girlfriend?" He but whispered the end, feeling shy all of a sudden after being so bold.

Chitoge smiled brightly, and hugged Raku. "Of course I want to be your girlfriend, silly. I love you, Raku."

He returned the hug, and pulled his now real girlfriend to him. "That's great. I'm so happy." He pressed kisses to her head.

Chitoge giggled. "You had me worried there for a sec, though."

"My bad, I didn't know how to confess, but I'm glad of the outcome."

"Me too." She smiled.

Suddenly, then leaned in and kissed each other for the first time.

All was bliss around them, for even nature knew they had found true love.

A/N: So HoneySama asked for a one-shot in which Chitoge and Raku get together, but I decided that, besides the confession, I decided to add Raku realizing the one he truly likes is Chitoge (I'm tired of waiting) and a first kiss. Hope you liked it!